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Indian Grandmaster Iniyan Panneerselvam claimed the 9th Johor International Open Chess Tournament title in Malaysia with a dominant performance, scoring 8.5 points across nine rounds. The 22-year-old from Erode, Tamil Nadu, finished 1.5 points ahead of his closest rival, securing the title even before the final round. His victory included defeating notable players, such as 4 International Masters and 1 Grandmaster. Iniyan’s triumph further highlights his remarkable talent, adding to his earlier success at the Chennai Open in January 2025.

Jannik Sinner emerged victorious in the men’s singles category at the 2025 Australian Open, which took place at Melbourne Park from January 12 to 26. This prestigious Grand Slam marked its 113th edition, showcasing world-class tennis talent. Alongside Sinner’s triumph, Madison Keys won the women’s singles title, while Harri Heliövaara and Henry Patten secured the men’s doubles championship. The tournament highlighted exceptional performances across all categories, solidifying its reputation as one of tennis's most celebrated events.

D Gukesh, at just 18 years old, became India's highest-ranked chess player, securing the 4th position globally in the FIDE rankings. He achieved this milestone by defeating Vincent Keymer in the Tata Steel Tournament. Gukesh has a rating of 2784 points, surpassing Arjun Erigaisi, who ranks 5th with 2779.5 points. This marks a significant achievement for Gukesh in the global chess arena.

Viktor Axelsen from Denmark secured the Men’s Singles title at the India Open Badminton 2025. His victory was part of a tournament featuring champions from various countries: South Korea’s An Se Young won the Women’s Singles, while the Men’s Doubles went to Malaysia’s Goh Sze Fei and Nur Izzuddin. Japan's Arisa Igarashi and Ayako Sakuramoto clinched the Women’s Doubles, and the Mixed Doubles title was won by China’s Jiang Zhen Bang and Wei Ya Xin.

Novak Djokovic set a new record for the most Grand Slam matches played, surpassing Roger Federer by playing his 430th match. This milestone was achieved after Djokovic's victory over Portuguese qualifier Jaime Faria in the second round of the Australian Open. Djokovic won the match with a score of 6-1, 6-7(4), 6-3, 6-2. With this win, Djokovic’s career Grand Slam record stands at 379 wins and 51 losses, giving him a remarkable winning percentage of .881, solidifying his place in tennis history.